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Retro Boomin! Week 3 Preview and Predictions

By Rebels Sun Sep 21 11:12am CT
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Week 3 Preview

Retro TBL Week 3 Preview


Atoms (0–2) vs. Condors (1–0–1)

The Atoms are desperate for their first win, but Justin Herbert and Tyreek Hill will have to carry the load against a balanced Condors squad led by C.J. Stroud and a sneaky-deep WR group.

Quarterback: Herbert vs. Stroud → Edge: Atoms
Running Backs: Kyren Williams, Bucky Irving vs. Jaylen Warren, Omarion Hampton → Edge: Condors
Wide Receivers: Hill, Jeudy, Coleman vs. Flowers, Tillman, Pearsall → Edge: Atoms
Tight Ends: Pitts vs. Tyler Warren → Edge: Condors
Flex: Depth toss-up → Even
Kicker: Dicker vs. Loop → Edge: Atoms
Defense/ST: Cardinals vs. Saints → Edge: Condors

Prediction: Condors 138, Atoms 124


Believers (0–2) vs. Jackrabbits (1–1)

It’s Lamar Jackson vs. Jalen Hurts in a battle of superstar dual-threats. The Believers will lean on Breece Hall and Dalton Kincaid, while the Jackrabbits counter with Puka Nacua and a deep WR rotation.

Quarterback: Jackson vs. Hurts → Edge: Even
Running Backs: Montgomery, Hall, Ford vs. Dobbins, Davis, Gordon II → Edge: Believers
Wide Receivers: Thielen, London vs. Sutton, Collins, Nacua, Egbuka → Edge: Jackrabbits
Tight Ends: Kincaid vs. Ertz → Edge: Believers
Flex: RB-heavy Believers vs. WR depth for Jacks → Edge: Jackrabbits
Kicker: Elliott vs. Prater → Edge: Jackrabbits
Defense/ST: Chargers vs. Colts → Edge: Even

Prediction: Jackrabbits 145, Believers 131


BadM’fers (2–0) vs. Bombers (1–1)

This one’s a heavyweight slugfest: Rodgers and McCaffrey on one side, Mahomes, Jefferson, and Kelce on the other. The Bombers bring unmatched star power, but the BadM’fers have experience and steady scoring across the board.

Quarterback: Rodgers vs. Mahomes → Edge: Bombers
Running Backs: McCaffrey, Kamara, Conner vs. Barkley, Pollard, Gibbs → Edge: Bombers
Wide Receivers: Keenan Allen, Mike Evans vs. Jefferson, Samuel, Diggs → Edge: Bombers
Tight Ends: Fannin Jr. vs. Kelce → Edge: Bombers
Flex: Depth on both sides, but Jefferson + Diggs swing it → Edge: Bombers
Kicker: Lutz vs. McLaughlin → Edge: Even
Defense/ST: Patriots vs. Seahawks → Edge: Even

Prediction: Bombers 162, BadM’fers 141


Mudhawx (1–1) vs. MadDawgz (1–1)

Jaylen Waddle gave the Mudhawx life last week, but the MadDawgz bring a full WR arsenal with Chase, Smith, JSN, and rookie Malik Nabers. Mariota will need the game of his life to match Jared Goff’s consistency.

Quarterback: Mariota vs. Goff → Edge: MadDawgz
Running Backs: Stevenson, Javonte Williams, Chase Brown vs. Tracy Jr. + depth → Edge: Mudhawx
Wide Receivers: Waddle, Thomas Jr. vs. Chase, Smith, JSN, Nabers → Edge: MadDawgz
Tight Ends: Bowers vs. Kraft → Edge: Mudhawx
Flex: Dawgz can roll out Harrison Jr. and Aiyuk → Edge: MadDawgz
Kicker: Aubrey vs. Boswell → Edge: Even
Defense/ST: Vikings vs. Broncos → Edge: MadDawgz

Prediction: MadDawgz 150, Mudhawx 126


Juggernauts (0–2) vs. Lions (2–0)

The Juggernauts badly need a win, but they’re running into the buzzsaw that is Bijan Robinson, Chris Olave, and Rome Odunze. James Cook and A.J. Brown will do damage, but the Lions’ depth is overwhelming.

Quarterback: Bryce Young vs. Baker Mayfield → Edge: Lions
Running Backs: Cook, Walker III vs. Bijan, Allgeier → Edge: Lions
Wide Receivers: A.J. Brown, McMillan vs. Olave, Odunze, Pittman Jr. → Edge: Lions
Tight Ends: Andrews vs. Hockenson/McBride → Edge: Even
Flex: Juggs lean shallow vs. Lions’ Godwin/Pittman/Brown → Edge: Lions
Kicker: Carlson vs. Fairbairn → Edge: Even
Defense/ST: Eagles vs. Texans → Edge: Lions

Prediction: Lions 155, Juggernauts 118


Rebels (0–1–1) vs. Terrors (1–1)

Josh Allen exploded last week, but the Rebels now face a Terrors squad stacked with Henry, Jonathan Taylor, Davante Adams, and Garrett Wilson. This has “shootout” written all over it.

Quarterback: Allen vs. Lawrence → Edge: Rebels
Running Backs: Jacobs, Etienne, Achane vs. Henry, Swift, Taylor → Edge: Terrors
Wide Receivers: Metcalf, Johnston vs. Adams, Wilson → Edge: Terrors
Tight Ends: LaPorta vs. Sanders → Edge: Rebels
Flex: Achane upside vs. Taylor/Swift power → Edge: Terrors
Kicker: Bates vs. McManus → Edge: Terrors
Defense/ST: Lions vs. Packers → Edge: Even

Prediction: Terrors 152, Rebels 144


What’s at Stake

  • Atoms (0–2): Avoiding 0–3 is critical — a loss and their playoff hopes dim early.

  • Condors (1–0–1): A win keeps them undefeated and near the top of the standings.

  • Believers (0–2): Lamar must deliver — 0–3 could bury them.

  • Jackrabbits (1–1): A win would keep them steady in the pack.

  • BadM’fers (2–0): Can prove they belong among the elite even in a loss.

  • Bombers (1–1): A huge win here makes them look like title favorites.

  • Mudhawx (1–1): Fighting to stay afloat — Waddle needs another big one.

  • MadDawgz (1–1): A win here re-establishes them as a contender.

  • Juggernauts (0–2): Already in must-win mode. Falling to 0–3 is disastrous.

  • Lions (2–0): Rolling, and a third straight win would cement them as the early team to beat.

  • Rebels (0–1–1): Need Allen to keep them alive in a tough division.

  • Terrors (1–1): With Henry and Adams, they’re pushing to the top — a win here keeps momentum strong.